EMS Dispatcher

Allegiance Mobile Health; Livingston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegiance Mobile Health in Livingston, TX is seeking an Emergency Medical Dispatch Specialist to take information from customers regarding transports and to determine the type of transport needed, ensuring safety, efficiency, and timely responses. You will allocate resources through solid decision making and document tickets of all relevant events.

The role requires using a Computer Aided Dispatch system to monitor unit locations, handling both emergency and non-emergency requests, providing

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and effective communications.
• Ability to multi-task in high stress situations.
• Proficient in basic computer operation.
• Ability to problem solve in a variety of situations by using all resources available.
• Works well with a diverse group of customers and coworkers from a variety of backgrounds.
• Ability to learn the geography of the areas served to provide accurate response time estimates to customers and agencies.
• Exercises sound judgment in an array of situations.
• Works cooperatively with team members, public safety agencies and the public.
• Comprehend and make inferences from written materials such as operations manuals.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process emergency 911 and non-emergency requests for ambulance/emergency medical assistance.
• Utilize sophisticated Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system to monitor, update and control locations and movements of units.
• Receive requests for pre-scheduled/non-emergency ambulance and wheelchair van transportation.
• Obtain and provide mapping and routing information to units.
• Assist customers with selecting the most appropriate vehicle by evaluating patient needs.
• Work with customers to ensure destination facility can accommodate the patient.
• Maintain constant communication with customers and facilities about delays.
• Respond to inbound calls with prompt, courteous service and problem-solving.
• Provide information regarding insurance coverage and costs for medical transportation.
• Assist team with challenging situations to ensure seamless transport and positive experience.
• Provide excellent customer service to the public and healthcare callers.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

CAD systems

Time management

Multitasking

Computer basics

Geography knowledge

Judgment

Team cooperation

Public safety coordination

Education

High School diploma

EMD certificate

CPR certification

Medical terminology

Bilingual (preferred)

Job description

SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for taking information from customers regarding transports; to ensure transportation is safe, efficient and timely; also to determine what type of transport is needed for the particular situation. The position is responsible for allocating resources through solid decision making to ensure the best possible response times and properly tracks and documents tickets of all relevant events.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

(Responsibilities include, but not limited to)

• Correctly receives and processes emergency "911" and non-emergency telephone requests for ambulance/emergency medical assistance.
• Utilize sophisticated Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system, which assists in monitoring, updating and controlling the locations and movements of units.
• Receives requests for pre-scheduled/non-emergency ambulance and wheelchair van transportation.
• Obtains and provide mapping and routing information to units.
• Assists customers with a variety of transportation related issues such as selecting the most appropriate vehicle by evaluating the needs and condition of the patient.
• Works closely with customers to ensure the destination facility can accommodate the patient in the method by which they are transported.
• Maintains constant communication with customers and facilities to relay any information regarding a delayed response for a transportation request.
• Responsible for prompt and courteous answering of inbound calls, providing superior customer service, exceptional problem solving skills and ensuring each customer interaction is a positive experience.
• Provides information to customers regarding insurance coverage for medical transportation, medical necessity for ambulance transportation and costs associated with non-covered transportation.
• Assists other team members with solving challenging situations that require "thinking outside the box" to ensure a seamless transport that exceeds the expectations of the customer.
• Provides excellent customer service to the general public as well as callers from healthcare facilities.
• Adheres to company policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Excellent customer service and effective communications skills.
• Ability to multi-task in high stress situations.
• Proficient in basic computer operation.
• Ability to problem solve in a variety of situations by using all resources available.
• Works well with a diverse group of customers and coworkers from a variety of backgrounds.
• Ability to learn the geography of the areas served to provide accurate response time estimates to customers and agencies.
• Exercises sound judgment in an array of situations.
• Works cooperatively with team members, public safety agencies and the public.
• Comprehend and make inferences from written materials such as operations manuals.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Works around standard office conditions, repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation, continuous viewing of dual computer screens, and use of manual dexterity. Frequent use of manuals and other resources. Work in shared office space and sits for long periods of time.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Emergency Medical Dispatch Certificate and CPR, required or obtained within six months.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Bilingual preferred, but not required.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Allegiance is an EEO employer as defined by the EEOC.